Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ear pain can be due to several causes ranging from infection in the middle ear, external ear, wax impaction, or eustachian tube dysfunction. It may also be referred from pathologies in other areas like the throat. To treat ear pain, we need to diagnose the exact cause, which can be accomplished from a thorough history and examination of the ear and structures around it. Do not use Ciprofloxacin drops for a prolonged period.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your condition is called pulsatile tinnitus. This pulsating sound in the ear is synonymous with a heartbeat or arterial pulse. The sound stops when pressed on the neck because the blood flow to the ear is slowed when the neck is pressed, as the blood vessels run through the neck.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Any sound in the ear without an external stimulus is called tinnitus. There are multiple types of tinnitus and treatment depends on the type of tinnitus and whether it is associated with other symptoms like impairment in hearing or vertigo. So we need to get your case investigated thoroughly to get to an exact diagnosis so that we can proceed on the right track of treatment.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Ear blockage, ringing, or unstimulated sound in the ear after a cold happens due to eustachian tube (ET) blockage. ET connects the middle ear with the back of the nose and serves to equalize pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane and also drains the secretions from the middle ear into the back of the nose. After a cold, the opening of the tube at the back of the nose may get blocked due to inflammation or congestion, leading to failure of air pressure equalization and build-up of fluid in the middle ear.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Chronic sinusitis is an immune-mediated condition in which the body's immune system produces inflammatory markers in the mucosa of the paranasal sinuses in response to normal environmental antigens. The most effective treatment for this condition is steroids. However, long-term use of oral steroids is not feasible due to their potential side effects.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Yes there is definitely an association of chronic rhinosinusitis with asthma especially if its with polyposis. There is a three fold increase in chance of developing asthma in such patients as compared to general population. But it is not necessary that every chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps patient will go on to develop asthma.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Presence of nasal obstruction, eight days after nasal trauma and a narrowly appearing nostril may be due to septal hematoma. This is caused by pooling of blood beneath the septal cartilage cover. This fluid accumulation must be drained immediately to avoid the formation of an abscess, which can lead to resorption of the septal cartilage, resulting in a permanent saddle nose.
Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. It seems like an inflamed lymphoid follicle. This can occur due to an infection in the vicinity or exposure to irritants such as smoke or acid reflux. Do gargles with a good antiseptic gargle like Betadine; you should feel better in a few days.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have shared only two pictures (attachment hidden to protect the identity of the patient) of the CT (computed tomography) scan. To have a complete picture of the sinuses I need to have a look at the whole CT file. Whatever I can assess from the single axial and coronal picture, the status of the sinuses is not that bad to require any surgical intervention. Yes, the septum is quite deviated and needs correction to improve airflow.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Polychondritis or relapsing polychondritis is an uncommon condition leading to inflammation of cartilages in the body, especially the ear, nose, and lungs. Is your nose also affected? The primary treatment for the condition is corticosteroids which you are already taking. The course of treatment depends on the cartilage involved and the extent of involvement.
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